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ABB advances R&D on eMine FastCharge solution
30th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

With an emphasis on continuous research and development, global technology company ABB is piloting new developments for its high-power stationary fast-charging solution, the eMine FastCharge – a... 


Schneider Electric named The World’s Most Sustainable Corporation for a second time
Schneider Electric named The World’s Most Sustainable Corporation for a second time
24th January 2025

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been named the World’s Most Sustainable Corporation 2025 by Corporate Knightsand is the only... 


Picup to start rolling out electric vehicles this year
24th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Picup Technologies has started providing electric mobility solutions to its driver network, all of whom are independent contractors, for deliveries within a five-kilometre radius in selected urban... 


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ABB, Epiroc advance collaboration on underground trolley solutions
14th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

To increase productivity and safety, as well as achieve decarbonisation targets in mining, global technology company ABB and mining equipment manufacturer Epiroc have signed a memorandum of... 


Canada’s KWG joins US defence consortium
14th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

KWG Resources, which is operating at the Canadian Chrome Company (CCC), has announced its membership in the US Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC), a platform designed to strengthen... 


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US/China tension likely to drive demand for some commodities – Ninety One
13th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

This year is poised to have various influences impacting on commodity markets, including Donald Trump’s re-election as US President, says private baking organisation Ninety One. In unpacking the... 


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Future Minerals Forum 2025 targeting tangible outcomes
13th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Now in its fourth year, the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) has evolved into a global conversation about shaping the future of minerals, bringing together leaders from government, industry and other... 


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Stubbornly resilient lithium supply remains hurdle to recovery
8th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

A persistent lithium glut and the prospect that some mines could be restarted if prices rise means the battery metal is unlikely to mount a significant recovery this year. Lithium prices have... 


Anglo providing millions of zero-emission kilometres for thousands of European passengers.
Anglo delivering more platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell mobility options across Europe
7th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa-linked Anglo American is delivering new platinum group metals (PGM)-catalysed hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEVs) mobility options across Europe. The London- and... 


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Global coal consumption expected to hit record high in 2024, IEA says
18th December 2024 By: Reuters

Global coal consumption is expected to hit a record high this year and stay near that level until 2027 as strong demand in Asia outpaces declines in the US and Europe, the International Energy... 


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Production of fourth generation X3 PHEV starts in S Africa
13th December 2024

As reported by Engineering News Online on October 14, luxury vehicle company BMW Group South Africa officially started production of the fourth-generation BMW X3 at its Rosslyn plant in Tshwane,... 


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Despite big hurdles, long journey to electric mobility begins across Africa
13th December 2024 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Switching to electric mobility is a no-brainer: tailpipe emissions cause poor health or even death and are a significant contributor to climate change. But given Africa’s limited access to... 


Critical Mineral Resources signs copper trading deal
12th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Critical Mineral Resources’ (CMR’s) commodities trading business has entered into an agreement for the buying and selling of high-grade copper ore, grading between 5% and 10% copper,... 


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PGM demand for energy transition grows
6th December 2024

Platinum group metals (PGMs) are crucial for hydrogen-energy-enabled decarbonisation, especially when employed in proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology used in electrolysers and fuel cells,... 


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Namibian refined copper plant restarted after four years
6th December 2024 By: Donna Slater

The only refined copper processing plant in Namibia – Tschudi – has been restarted and is currently producing London Metals Exchange (LME) grade-A copper cathode in Namibia for the first time in... 


Kraftblock co-founder and CEO Dr Martin Schichtel.
Mines urged to fill renewables gaps with green electrons from on-site waste heat
5th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Mines using renewable energy are being encouraged to harvest and store heat wasted during minerals processing and to then use its green electrons to close renewables intermittency gaps that come... 


Rio Tinto unveils initial resources and reserves for Rincon
4th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified mining company Rio Tinto on Wednesday announced initial mineral resources and ore reserves for its Salar del Rincon lithium brine deposits in Argentina. The initial mineral resources... 


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Rio Tinto, Imperial College London launch centre to support global energy transition
3rd December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Metals and mining corporation Rio Tinto and Imperial College London have launched the Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials, as part of a programme aimed at accelerating the development of new... 


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National programme endorses adoption of sustainable practices
29th November 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

National industry support programme The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) emphasises that more concerted efforts must be taken to help industries become more... 


Lithium Ionic secures $266m in potential Exim financing for Brazil project
Lithium Ionic secures $266m in potential Exim financing for Brazil project
28th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed Lithium Ionic has announced a major step forward in the development of its Bandeira lithium project, in Brazil, with a nonbinding letter of interest (LoI) from the Export-Import Bank... 


Managem appoints Epiroc to modernise Tizert copper project in Morocco
26th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mining group Managem has appointed excavation equipment provider Epiroc to enhance safety and productivity at the Tizert copper project, in Morocco. Epiroc will provide Managem with the necessary... 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
Long-term demand outlook for platinum is robust, ongoing question mark over supply
26th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The long-term outlook for platinum from a demand perspective is pretty robust. The question, once again, is whether supply will be adequate to meet it. “In terms of automotive demand, we can't... 


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Flexible power banks promote heavy vehicle electrification
22nd November 2024

Electric commercial vehicle charging solutions provider TUAL announced its “state-of-the-art, highly flexible” PowerBank Pro-Charging offering for electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) in September... 


Schneider Electric champions renewable energy and grid modernisation at Cape Town Innovation Talk
Schneider Electric champions renewable energy and grid modernisation at Cape Town Innovation Talk
19th November 2024

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, recently presented its Renewable Energy Solutions Innovation... 


China’s top coal firms lean into power as mining profit slips
8th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

China’s top coal producers are accelerating a move into power generation as fuel prices drop and electrification takes center stage in China’s low-carbon transition. Profits this year at miners... 


Battery Energy Storage Systems
Battery Energy Storage Systems: Future-proofing your business
8th November 2024

As energy demands continue to soar globally, South African businesses must make critical decisions to secure their future energy needs. The integration of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with... 


KWG grants consent for geotechnical programme supporting Northern Road link EIS
7th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

CSE-listed KWG Resources, operating as Canada Chrome Corporation, has granted its consent for the initiation of a geotechnical programme in support of the Northern Road Link environmental impact... 


Commodity prices fall after Donald Trump elected US President
6th November 2024 By: Reuters

Commodities from oil and gas to metals and grains dropped on Wednesday as the dollar rallied and victory for Republican Donald Trump in the US presidential election stoked concerns about tariffs... 


Rio Tinto to trial battery swap electric haul trucks at Oyu Tolgoi
Rio Tinto to trial battery swap electric haul trucks at Oyu Tolgoi
6th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has entered into a collaboration with China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) to trial battery swap technology for electric haul trucks at its Oyu Tolgoi... 


ON-THE-GO POWER
Caterpillar’s Dynamic Energy Transfer system comprises an electrified rail system to transmit the energy to passing vehicles and is highly deployable to suit customers’ specific site layouts
OEM expands electric drive, automation offerings
1st November 2024 By: Donna Slater

Unveiled in mid-September, equipment maker Caterpillar’s (Cat’s) new energy management system – Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) – offers the ability to transfer electrical energy to both... 


IMARC 2024 kicks off in Sydney: thousands gather for the largest International Mining Conference in the Southern hemisphere
29th October 2024

The doors have opened to the highly anticipated International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC), with thousands of industry leaders, innovators, and policy makers from over 120... 


Advancing sustainable automation in Africa
25th October 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Global technology leader in electrical distribution and automation ABB intends to enable a more sustainable and resource-efficient future in Africa through its technology leadership in... 


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Greater coordination needed to realise green-hydrogen aspirations
25th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Despite enthusiasm for the development of a hydrogen economy from the public and private sectors, there remains a significant lack of coordination to effectively implement projects and bring the... 


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Age of Electricity
25th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The recent claim made by the International Energy Agency (IEA) that humanity is “moving at speed into the Age of Electricity” may not seem especially profound given that electricity has been a key... 


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Greater coordination needed to realise green-hydrogen aspirations
25th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Despite enthusiasm for the development of a hydrogen economy from the public and private sectors, there remains a significant lack of coordination to effectively implement projects and bring the... 


Two years of toil has us at new tech tipping point: A conversation with ABB’s Joachim Braun
23rd October 2024

‘We cannot wait for the perfect solution when we have the tools to make a real difference today’ “A green mining industry is not science fiction”, industrial technology giant ABB said earlier this... 


New South Wales Premier Chris Minns
‘Massive boost’ for NSW critical minerals sector
18th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The New South Wales (NSW) government on Friday announced a A$250-million royalty deferral initiative for critical minerals projects and said it would examine the implementation of a rapid... 


IEA executive director Fatih Birol presenting the World Energy Outlook 2024
Africa’s critical-minerals role highlighted as world moves into ‘Age of Electricity’
16th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

With the global energy system moving into the “Age of Electricity”, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has again highlighted the central role of Africa in producing the critical minerals... 


LOCATION MAP OF THE MARATHON COPPER/PALLADIUM PROJECT
Marathon palladium/copper project, Canada – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Gen Mining has been awarded C$771 000 from Canada's Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund. 


Wilkinson visited the Vale Stobie mine site in Sudbury on Wednesday.
Wilkinson announces funding for critical mineral projects
10th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson on Wednesday announced funding for five infrastructure projects to support the development of critical minerals in the Sudbury and Timmins... 


Marathon copper/palladium mine gets govt backing
8th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed project developer Generation Mining has been awarded C$771000 from the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) for the Marathon copper/palladium project, in Ontario. The CMIF... 


The Rochester silver mine
Coeur buys SilverCrest in $1.7bn deal to create 21Moz/y silver producer
4th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE-listed Coeur Mining announced on Friday its acquisition of smaller peer SilverCrest Metals in a deal valued at $1.7-billion, creating a 21-million-ounce-per-year silver powerhouse.... 


Wyloo eyes new ‘global standard’ for low-carbon nickel pricing
Wyloo eyes new ‘global standard’ for low-carbon nickel pricing
2nd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s Wyloo Metals, owned by billionaire Andrew Forrest, has unveiled a partnership with digital metals platform Metalshub to create a price index for low-carbon nickel concentrate and nickel... 


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